Tactical Force Combatives - Group Chat

Is it true that people claiming "I can't breathe" really can't breathe during restraint? Yes, it is true, it is called positional asphyxia. Speaking doesn't require normal breathing capacity, air can be forced through the Airway to form words while still being seriously compromised. This can happen for several reasons during restraint including reduced chest movement due to prressure on the chest or abdomen which can make each breath smaller, restricted diaphragm movement, being held in certain positions can make it difficult for the diaphragm to expand the lungs, partial airway obstruction, a person's airway cab be narrowed without being completely blocked, high carbon dioxide, CO₂ can build up and create an intense feeling of suffocation, making someone urgently say they can't breathe and stress and panic, adrenaline can dramatically increase breathing demand, making a person feel unable to get enough air even when some airflow remains. During and after restraint it is imperative that the person is observed for warning signs that can include difficulty or abnormal breathing, inability to speak normally, blue/grey lips or skin which is known as cyanosis, increasing confusion or unusual behaviour, extreme weakness, vomiting, loss of consciousness, seizure-like movements abd absence of normal breathing. After the restraint is released a person can remain in danger as their oxygen levels may still be low, carbon dioxide can remain elevated, they may have become exhausted from struggling to breathe, aspiration can occur, underlying medical issues may arise or already be present and always remember a person may deteriorate suddenly after initially appearing to recover therefore close monitoring for several hours and up to three days post restraint is advised. During and immediately after restraint: the person should be assessed promptly if they had difficulty breathing, altered consciousness, or significant struggle. For the first several hours it is particular